Veterinary shortage prompts organizations to help pay for training
Posted on 3/16/2010
If you've always loved animals, now could be a great time to think about veterinary medical school. A shortage in veterinarians, especially in rural areas, is leading some organizations to offer help in paying for relevant medical training in exchange for four years of service.
As much as $100,000 of a future veterinarian's education can be paid for by the American Veterinary Medical Association, if the graduate commits to four years of livestock veterinary service. According to a study published by the AMVA, the demand for this type of vets will grow by 13 percent between 2004 and 2016, while the supply will decrease by four percent.
The Chambersburg Public Opinion, a local newspaper in Pennsylvania, reported that most veterinarians who complete their training go into companion animal service, meaning they work on pets.
"Most people want to go into small animal practice," said Dr. John Tukey, director of equestrian studies at Wilson College, quoted by the newspaper. According to AMVA statistics, approximately 77 percent of veterinarians work on pets.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the veterinary field will grow
by 33 percent from 2008 to 2018, and vets make an average of almost $90,000.
As much as $100,000 of a future veterinarian's education can be paid for by the American Veterinary Medical Association, if the graduate commits to four years of livestock veterinary service. According to a study published by the AMVA, the demand for this type of vets will grow by 13 percent between 2004 and 2016, while the supply will decrease by four percent.
The Chambersburg Public Opinion, a local newspaper in Pennsylvania, reported that most veterinarians who complete their training go into companion animal service, meaning they work on pets.
"Most people want to go into small animal practice," said Dr. John Tukey, director of equestrian studies at Wilson College, quoted by the newspaper. According to AMVA statistics, approximately 77 percent of veterinarians work on pets.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the veterinary field will grow
by 33 percent from 2008 to 2018, and vets make an average of almost $90,000.
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